National Sports

One-time Texas Rangers slugger Josh Hamilton pleaded guilty Tuesday to a misdemeanor in a case arising from an altercation with his teenage daughter, officials said.

The B.C. Lions have signed American wide receiver Hakeem Butler, the team announced Tuesday. The 25-year-old was a fourth-round selection of the Arizona Cardinals in the 2019 NFL draft but a hand injury cost him his rookie training camp.

Canadians Jeff (The Silencer) Smith and Matt (Ginja Ninja) Campbell will compete in the Bet365 U.S. Darts Masters at Madison Square Garden in June.

Lukas MacNaughton may wear Toronto FC red but the 26-year-old defender truly is a man of the world. Born in New York City to a Canadian father and Austrian mother, MacNaughton moved to Belgium when he was seven.

DUBAI, United Arab Emirates — Canada's Denis Shapovalov advanced to the second round of the Dubai Tennis Championships with a 4-6, 6-4, 7-5 win over Hungary's Marton Fucsovics on Tuesday.

VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps have locked up their No. 1 goalkeeper, signing Thomas Hasal to an extension through 2023. The deal, announced Tuesday, also includes club options for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.

After tying host England and defeating Germany at the Arnold Clark Cup, Canada may face its toughest test at the four-team tournament in the form of Spain.

TORONTO — Bob Hunter is no stranger to entertainment venues, having had a hand in the growth of B.C. Place Stadium, Rogers Centre, Scotiabank Arena, BMO Field and the Raptors' practice facility.

MUSCAT, Oman — Matthew Spoors hit an unbeaten 73 to help Canada defeat Germany by six wickets in classification play Tuesday at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Qualifier A.

VANCOUVER — Tyler Motte knows he and his linemates have earned the trust of Vancouver Canucks head coach Bruce Boudreau. Now the fourth line is transforming that trust into confidence on the ice — and putting up points in the process.